Sugar-Free Grilled Romaine Lettuce
Elevate your side dish game with this bold and refreshing Sugar-Free Grilled Romaine Lettuce recipe! Perfect for anyone seeking a healthy, low-carb option, this quick and easy creation combines smoky, charred romaine hearts with a zesty olive oil-based marinade infused with garlic powder, lemon juice, and a hint of sea salt. The grilling process adds irresistible texture, while optional toppings like creamy Parmesan cheese and fragrant parsley offer a gourmet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe transforms simple lettuce into a flavorful sugar-free crowd-pleaser that's ideal as an appetizer or paired with your favorite protein. Get ready to savor the perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Rinse the romaine lettuce hearts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Keep them whole and leave the core intact to hold the leaves together.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Brush the olive oil mixture generously over the cut side of each romaine heart.
Place the romaine hearts cut side down on the preheated grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until the lettuce is slightly charred and has grill marks.
Carefully turn the romaine hearts and grill for an additional 2 minutes on the other side.
Remove the romaine hearts from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley, if using, before serving.
Serve the grilled romaine lettuce warm as a delicious sugar-free side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1363 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 57 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
